Retriever Fever 2024

Calling all dog-lovers! Party with your dog and Paws With A Cause (PAWS) at the fourth annual Retriever Fever event on Saturday, September 21 from 11 am – 2 pm at Riverside Park. Explore local vendors and community groups, indulge in goodies from local food trucks, and participate in a friendly competition between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever fans to see which group can raise the most money for PAWS!

This event includes:
-Games & activities
-Tables with local vendors
-Food trucks
-Raffles & prizes – A special shoutout to Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam
-Pet Headshots by Tailwagger Dog Photography
-Merchandise
-Dog CPR Demonstrations by Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
-Retriever races
-PAWS Client Presentation
-Dog Nail Trims

This dog-friendly gathering is FREE to attend, and no registration is required.

Are you #TeamLab or #TeamGolden?
Vote for Team Golden here.
Vote for Team Lab here.

Interested in sponsoring this year’s event? View our sponsorship opportunities here. **
**Note, sponsorship opportunities have been extended to Friday, September 13th! 

Pay your sponsorship online here. Note: This will take you to our Donation Page. Click “Other Amount” and enter the amount for the intended sponsorship level. Please add in the comments section “This is a Sponsorship for Retriever Fever.”

Questions? Contact Kristy Blackmore at: kblackmore@pawswithacause.org or call (616)877-7297 ext. 224.

Want to Volunteer? Click here for volunteer positions available!

Hats & Hounds

Thank you to those who joined us at our Inaugural Hats & Hounds Event at Wildwood Family Farms! It was so great to see so many humans and DOGS dressed up and wearing hats!

Couldn’t make it this year? We’ve got you covered! We plan to host this event again next year!

Still want to donate? Click here.

As always, thank you for all your support! Stay tuned for pictures from the event!

Join us at Wildwood Family Farms for Hats & Hounds on Tuesday, May 14th! Dress yourself and your dog in your Sunday best donning a hat or bowtie for this evening of fun.

This evening will include a strolling dinner catered by Butcher Block Social, complimentary beer and wine during Happy Hour*, games and activities, prizes, and more, all while viewing The Westminster “Best in Show” competition. PAWS Clients will be present sharing stories about the impact their Assistance Dog has had on their life.

Personal pets are allowed if they are over 16 weeks old, fully vaccinated, leashed, and under the control of their owner for the duration of the event.

Ticket Pricing:
Individual Tickets – $75

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please click here for more information (tickets included in sponsorship packages!).

*Cash Bar following Happy Hour. Cocktails are available for purchase at any time during the event.

Purchase Tickets Here